Can a psychedelic work without the trip? new study tests psilocybin under anesthesia

NCT ID NCT07479550

First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving psilocybin (a psychedelic drug) while people are under general anesthesia can safely reduce depression symptoms. Ten adults with major depression will receive either psilocybin or placebo during four sessions, all while asleep. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and if it can help depression without the person knowing which treatment they received.

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